New World Baroque in Plaka

The historic home of folklorist Angeliki Hatzimichali in Plaka provides an intimate backdrop for an unusual musical dialogue this Holy Monday. This 1920s mansion hosts its first early music concert, pairing excerpts from Pergolesi’s haunting Stabat Mater with rarely heard Latin American Baroque compositions. For those looking for a different acoustic experience during the traditional Holy Week, this offers a cosmopolitan perspective in the heart of the old town.

The performance features mezzo-soprano Anastasia Kotsali and counter-tenor Nikos Spanatis, with the programme including the Greek premieres of works by Domenico Zipoli and José de Orejón y Aparicio. Accompanied by period instruments including the harpsichord and violone, the music highlights a dialogue between historical European styles and the Baroque traditions of the New World. The concert is presented in three separate 30-minute sessions, allowing you to catch a performance as you explore the quiet, evening streets of Plaka.